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North West England

Leeds & Liverpool Canal – White Coppice Waterfall loop from Blackrod

Bike touring routes & trails

North West England

Leeds & Liverpool Canal – White Coppice Waterfall loop from Blackrod

Moderate

13

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Leeds & Liverpool Canal – White Coppice Waterfall loop from Blackrod

03:13

45.7km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.62 km for 50 m

After 34.0 km for 50 m

After 39.5 km for 66 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.71 km

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Highlight • River

DescriptionThe Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of 127 miles, it crosses the Pennines, and includes 91 locks on the main line.

Tip by

2

9.20 km

Fredericks Ice Cream Parlour

Highlight • Cafe

You will see the Fredericks sign down by the canal and some tables that make you think if is closed. But follow the path 100m up to to the main road.

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12.7 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Lake

4

16.3 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Be wary of pedestrians, bells at the ready!

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5

16.3 km

Top Lock, Wheelton

Highlight • Historical Site

A Grade II listed building, The Top Lock is a quintessential rural inn with lots of variety. A tasteful refurbishment will capitalise on this.
It's on the Leeds Liverpool canal …

Tip by

17.3 km

Simpson's Wood

Forest

7

22.4 km

White Coppice to Brinscall Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a great track to cut out alot of road, the path runs along side a river and cricket club once. Popular in the area.

Tip by

8

23.6 km

White Coppice Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bit off a bone shaker.

Tip by

9

25.5 km

Van Hill Memorial Forest

Highlight • Forest

Be mindful that some are footpaths, some are bridleways. Share with care.

Tip by

29.2 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Lake

11

35.2 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

lovely stretch of canal to get off the mad roads

Tip by

41.1 km

Harts Wood

Forest

B

45.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

9.24 km

8.68 km

5.10 km

3.06 km

295 m

226 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

10.8 km

7.28 km

5.29 km

1.96 km

< 100 m

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